This assignment has been negotiated in good faith with the Partner Organisation, and the information contained was correct at the time of acceptance of the request.

However, while we take responsibility for matters under our direct control, all assignments and arrangements are subject to change due to the inherent low levels of predictability in developing country environments. This assignment may be amended or withdrawn to reflect changes in circumstances.

General details

1. Partner ORGANISATION OVERVIEW

 AFLPNG was established in 2000 to represent the AFL in PNG.  With a focus on community based development and junior talent. AFL PNG Development programs have been designed and implemented with a strong focus on community.

AFL PNG Development has an impressive record of growth and success in terms of participation. AFL PNG Development currently has 16 Full time staff across PNG with over 70,000 active participants in organised school, community and village programs as well as competitions across PNG, with more than 100,000 other juniors having been exposed to AFL PNG Development programs yearly since 2001.

AFL PNG Development’s purpose is to provide quality community based programs for Male’s & Female’s focused on developing our youth. By using our sport, as a vehicle for community development and lifestyle choices. The AFL PNG Development Niukick program is our flagship program; AFL PNG Development’s Paradise Foods Niukick program is used to deliver development programs to schools and communities all over the country.

The main target group for AFL PNG Development are Male’s & Female’s within local PNG communities all around the country. Children aged 5-18 years of age.

2. ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

This assignment will provide us with an opportunity to provide on the job training and support to our four National Program Managers who are based in Port Moresby. This requires someone with the technical nous and experience to deliver AFLPNG Development programs that will develop skills needed in planning, finance management, reporting, media and marketing and competition management. To do so, this person will work closely with the many key stakeholders across our business.

3. ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVES

• Increase the ability and sustainability of our four Program Managers to ensure best practice in delivering, planning, reporting, financial management, competition management and data collection.
• Support the strengthening of our business governance process by supporting the standards being driven by our people.
• Increase staff and community understanding of gender, health and lifestyle issues by incorporating them in all community engagement programs focussed on ‘sport for development’, in particular, AFLPNG Development’s Pilai Long Senis program.
• To ensure the inclusion of all people directly affected by the volunteer assignment in the course of your work with the partner organisation and host community, including implementing strategies that relate to:

1. promoting gender equality and empowering women,
2. disability inclusion, and
3. child safeguarding.

4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VOLUNTEER

In consultation with their line manager and relevant stakeholders, Australian volunteers complete a work plan in the first three (3) months of their assignment. The duties below are an indication of the type of work that may be involved in meeting the Assignment Objectives:

• Develop and/or maintain partnerships with local, regional and international organisations, local and national government, professional and peer networks, with particular importance on the relationship with the Pom Senior AFL Committee, AFLPNG Development Directors and the AFL Commission of PNG Directors
• Support the ongoing preparations for both PNG Men & Women National teams to compete at AFL International Cup, August 2020 as well as the ongoing Youth talent Pathway tours from u13 to u/18 in partnership with AFLQLD.
• Support the Development of a national competition’s guideline for youth and senior football, utilising current partnerships and key stakeholders and working with all associations through senior staff to deliver quality, safe and well administered competitions across PNG.
• Develop the capacity of senior staff to provide better support for all staff and volunteers in junior football programs, school clinics, Paradise Foods Niukick and Pilai Long Senis. This includes administration and organisation, through to delivery, reporting and data collection.
• Develop a safe and inclusive environment for all AFLPNG activities in the community through strengthening policies, procedures, programs, and reporting, finance and data collection protocols.
• Support training and courses for women to be involved in all AFLPNG Development programs, through the Pilai Long Senis program, and assist in the expansion of youth & senior female competitions across the country.

5. Selection Criteria

Qualifications, Essential Skills & Experience

• Level 1 AFL Coaching Accreditation (or ability to obtain prior to embarking)
• Experience in Sports Management/Administration
• Experience in training and development programs
• Experience in managing multiple staff and volunteers
• Experience in managing budgets

6. ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION

Line Manager

AFL Development Manager – South Pacific

Working Relationships

The volunteer will work closely with Finance, Partnerships & Administration Manager, Senior Community Football Manager, Education & Community Programs Manager and National Talent Academy Manager.

Working Hours

As it is the sporting industry, there are no set hours, to accommodate such things as training during evenings, and football competitions on weekends. As such, the volunteer will have flexible working hours which will best suit the requirements of the role, and the volunteer.

The expectation is that the volunteer will work the equivalent of a 5-day week to a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Leave Entitlements

All volunteers are entitled to 20 days leave per 12 months, unless otherwise advised.

Same conditions and terms as local colleagues apply, including national holidays.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Professional indemnity insurance is not provided for Australian volunteers.  You should consult your partner organisation about the need for professional indemnity insurance for your role prior to your departure, and where required, you are advised to obtain adequate professional indemnity insurance from a reputable insurance provider. 

Other Conditions

If required to work after hours, volunteer is entitled to time off in lieu because there is no overtime pay provisions.

Language Skills and Level Required

Willingness to learn local language – this will be very helpful and break down barriers quickly.

Language Support

Language support is provided during the in-country orientation period. Most often, additional resources for further development later in the assignment will be available if required.

7. LIVING AS A VOLUNTEER

Port Moresby is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Port Moresby has a tropical savanna climate with relatively constant temperatures throughout the year. The wet season starts in December and ends in May, whilst the dry covers the remaining six months. Average daily high temperatures range from 28 to 32 °C (82.4 to 89.6 °F) depending on time of year, while the average low temperature shows very little seasonal variation, hovering around the 23 °C (73.4 °F) mark. It tends to be slightly cooler in the city during the dry season. The city is on the shores of the Gulf of Papua with population just over 300,000 and growing rapidly. 

The official languages are Tok Pisin, English, and Hiri Motu. English is the business language and widely spoken. Tok Pisin is the most widely spoken, however, up to 850 different languages are spoken in PNG.

Volunteers need to be aware of the reasonable risks of living in PNG, and the restrictions of operating as a volunteer in Port Moresby. The partner organisation is responsible for transport to and from work, however outside of work hours and in weekends, volunteers are provided with security transport operated by a locally engaged reputable security company. Additionally, volunteers are issued with security devices such as GPS tracking systems to ensure safety at all times.

While life in POM can be restrictive, Port Moresby provides good attraction for relaxing and socializing, there are many modern facilities including major supermarkets, pharmacies, department stores, cafes, restaurants, movie cinemas, and gym facilities.

Port Moresby Nature Park has some amazing examples of PNG wildlife such as birds of paradise, cassowaries, tree kangaroos, multiple wallaby species, and many other native bird species. Lush, tropical and well-kept gardens.

The Ela Beach Craft Market Run by the Ela Murray International School is held end of each month (last Saturday), this market brings together local artefacts from all over Papua New Guinea. An easy way to get some beautiful carvings, hand-woven baskets, or any of a number of other things to bring home as souvenirs.

8. ALLOWANCES & SUPPORT

These allowance levels are based on the Cost of Living in the host country location. Allowances will be reviewed periodically and may increase or decrease. Volunteers will be given notice of any change to the allowance level.

Living Allowance

$1300.00

Housing

AVI lease’s long-term accommodations for volunteers in Port Moresby and pays the landlord direct, therefore there is no accommodation allowance payable to the volunteer. The accommodation is carefully selected and will contain basic furniture.

Other Allowances & Support

All Australian Volunteers program volunteers receive the following:

• Pre-departure Briefing in Melbourne
• In-country Orientation on arrival
• Pre-departure vaccination expenses
• Visa expenses
• Pastoral care, assignment monitoring and security guidance
• Return airfare to country of assignment
• Psychological and medical advice and support services
• Re-entry support services
• Settling in allowance (assignments longer than 6 months)
• Re-settlement allowance (assignments longer than 6 months)

9. PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION

As a part of your online application you will be required to answer the following questions through a video recording (if you are unable to submit through the online video due to accessibility please contact the Recruitment Coordinator).

Response to Selection Criteria

1. Why do I feel that volunteering internationally is the right thing for me to be doing at this time in my life?
2. What are the biggest personal adjustments I’m likely to have to make to be accepted as a useful colleague and engaged community member in this assignment?
3. The Australian Volunteers Program is committed to ensuring the inclusion of all people directly affected by the volunteer assignment, such as the partner organisation and host community. What is your personal experience and/or understanding of social inclusion.
4. How do I match the Qualifications, Essential Skills & Experience? Include your most relevant experiences, results and achievements responding to each of the selection criteria in Section 5.

Personal Circumstances Constraints

The Australian Volunteers Program recognises and values the enhanced skills and expertise of returned volunteers as a result of their volunteering experience.  The program is also designed to maximise international volunteering opportunities for all Australians. With this in mind, if a returned volunteer and a candidate who has not volunteered previously apply for the same role, preference will be given to the latter, providing they meet the personal and professional selection criteria for the role.

We are NOT able to accept applications from people with the following personal circumstances due to security, cultural, legal or visa restrictions in this location:

• Applicants with accompanying children
• Same sex partners who wish to accompany applicants as part of the program may face issues in applying for and being issued with a visa
• Applicants with partners to whom they are not legally married and who wish to accompany applicants as part of the program may face issues in applying for and being issues with a visa
• Applicants with a criminal record where a criminal conviction may be relevant to the inherent requirements of the assignment.

10. HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be submitted online through the Australian Volunteers Program website. If you haven’t already done so, you will need to register on our website prior to applying.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this assignment.